Question 1

The window of opportunity to maximise glycogen stores with carbohydrate intake is:

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A)   30-60 minutes after exercise
B)   1-2 hours after hard exercise
C)   2-4 hours after hard exercise
D)   24-48 hours after hard exercise
E)   up to 72 hours after hard exerciseF) B) and C)
G) A) and B) B

Question 2

Endurance athletes may have difficulty meeting their energy requirements because:

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A)   Hunger is often supressed after intense training
B)   They restrict their diets to maintain a lean physique
C)   They haven't planned and organised their food
D)   All of the above
E)   None of the aboveF) A) and C)
G) B) and C) D

Question 3

Why should recreational endurance athletes seek expert nutrition advice instead of copying the diets of elite endurance athletes?

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A)   Because elite athletes follow fad diets
B)   Because elite athletes have different training and race calendars
C)   Because recreational athletes have other health concerns
D)   Because they have a lower budget for sports food and supplements
E)   Because they require more support with learning cooking skillsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D) B

Question 4

Athletes have increased losses of which of the following minerals:

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A)   Zinc
B)   Cadmium
C)   Iron
D)   Magnesium
E)   IodineF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Carbohydrate loading is recommended for:

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A)   10 km road runs
B)   40 km cycling trials
C)   2 km open water swims
D)   Marathon runs
E)   Carbohydrate loading is no longer recommendedF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 14: Endurance Sports

The window of opportunity to maximise glycogen stores with carbohydrate intake is:

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Endurance athletes may have difficulty meeting their energy requirements because:

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Why should recreational endurance athletes seek expert nutrition advice instead of copying the diets of elite endurance athletes?

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Athletes have increased losses of which of the following minerals:

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Carbohydrate loading is recommended for:

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Exam 14: Endurance Sports

The window of opportunity to maximise glycogen stores with carbohydrate intake is:

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Endurance athletes may have difficulty meeting their energy requirements because:

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Why should recreational endurance athletes seek expert nutrition advice instead of copying the diets of elite endurance athletes?

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Athletes have increased losses of which of the following minerals:

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Carbohydrate loading is recommended for:

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